Giants could've made offer a lot less Monday

11:24 PM,
Jun. 14, 2013

Victor Cruz is signed for this season as he and the Giants continue to work on a long-term deal.

Written by

Mike Garafolo
USA Today

In two days, the Giants could have reduced the restricted-free-agent tender offer they extended to Victor Cruz from $2.879 million to $630,000.

But Cruz took the necessary step to prevent that by signing his tender Friday, a person informed of the transaction told USA Today Sports. The person, who requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak on behalf of Cruz, said the sides are continuing to work on a long-term deal but are no closer than they've been in recent weeks.

Cruz told ESPN that he and the Giants will "continue talks for a long-term deal before camp starts." ...